Vivos apnea device for kids gets FDA nod

2024-09-25

Medical device company Vivos Therapeutics has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its device that treats moderate to severe

These specialists pull 3rd molars but for different reasons

2024-09-24

Orthodontists may be more likely to support early extraction of third molars to prevent crowding and cavities, while oral surgeons focus on avoiding pericoronitis and

Distinct biomarkers found in gum disease patients

2024-09-17

Patients with periodontitis may have distinct blood protein profiles, with changes in specific proteins and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP). This research was published in the

Missing teeth may be making your head hurt

2024-09-16

Migraines and severe headaches may be associated with the number of missing posterior teeth, according to a very large study of U.S. patients published on

Use of dental amalgam restorations in the U.S. plummeted 80%

2024-09-12

Between 2017 and 2023, dental amalgam restoration placements in U.S. patients U.S. plummeted by about 80%, according to a study published on September 6 in

Clinical tip: Orthodontic attachment templates with Dr. Shalin Shah

2024-09-11

This week, Dr. Shalin Shah from CDOCS provides a clinical tip that help every dentist improve his or her skills when it comes to the

Global burden of gum disease, tooth loss is only getting worse

2024-09-10

In the last 30 years, little progress has been made to address the global incidence of severe periodontitis and tooth loss, highlighting the need for

Common chemicals linked to periodontitis

2024-09-09

Chemicals frequently applied to electronic devices and furniture to prevent burning or to slow the spread of fire have been associated with periodontitis and its

Clinical tip: Perfecting the painless palatal injection

2024-09-05

Ready to ensure your palatal injections are as painless as possible? Dr. Darin O’Bryan talks about that topic this week in our “CDOCS Weekly Bytes”

Dentsply Sirona launches X-Smart Pro+ and Reciproc Blue

2024-08-27

Dentsply Sirona has introduced two new endodontic solutions: the X-Smart Pro+ and Reciproc Blue. The X-Smart Pro+ is an endodontic motor with an integrated apex

What you need to know about gum disease, infective endocarditis

2024-08-24

There is no causal link between periodontitis and infective endocarditis (IE), indicating that past clinical practices may have overstated the role of periodontitis in preventing

Forward Science improves its oral pain relief gel

2023-09-06

Medical technology firm Forward Science has enhanced its nonopioid oral pain relief gel BioStōm. In collaboration with its partners PuraGraft and MPS, Forward Science improved